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J390 ATO

1992 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,526 mi
Last recorded142,526 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 BMW 7 Series144,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ390 ATO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 142,526 miles

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SOME PLAY/NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN AREA?.MAY BE STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 142,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CENTRE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SOME PLAY/NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN AREA?.MAY BE STEERING BOX ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 140,498 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 140,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 137,904 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 137,885 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 135,277 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 135,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre low tread † †o/s/f tyre low tread † †n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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J390 ATO is a 1992 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 144,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J390 ATO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 7 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J390 ATO registered?

J390 ATO is a 1992 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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